Woking College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Woking College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Woking GU22 9DL
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Adult learning programmes | Outstanding |
| Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Outstanding |
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University Application Support: The vast majority of A-level students make excellent progress and many earn places at highly competitive universities.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Most students participate in the 'Woking Way' where they learn about apprenticeships and employment.
Alumni Networks/Career Fairs: Students speak very positively about the 鈥榚xcellence programme鈥� where they learn from alumni students and attend valuable webinars from universities.
Career Advice and Guidance: Students are well supported to learn about their next steps including university, apprenticeships, and employment.
Policies and Procedures: Leaders have created clear and sensible policies to ensure all staff and students are safe and know how to report concerns.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Leaders ensure safeguarding staff have the appropriate training and knowledge to carry out their roles successfully.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Staff and students do not tolerate bullying, harassment, and abuse. Instances are very rare.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students participate in a broad personal development programme.
Work Experience/Internships: Most students participate in high-quality work experience, though a small proportion of level 2 students do not benefit currently.
Support for Sports/Arts: Drama students learn from professional productions and apply these ideas successfully in practical work.
Academic Performance: Students develop substantial new knowledge and skills, producing high-quality written and practical work.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Students receive excellent support from subject and pastoral staff which helps them to stay on track and make rapid progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave and attend well, modeling exemplary professional behaviours and ways of working.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Approximately 560 students study a mixed programme of A levels and vocational courses.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers speak enthusiastically about a culture where staff willingly support each other to improve classroom practice.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: The very high quality of teaching ensures students make rapid progress.
Strengths/Challenges: Well-qualified teachers with strong subject knowledge help students understand new information quickly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment very effectively and frequently to check understanding and revisit topics.
School Culture and Ethos: Students thrive in an inclusive, respectful, and very positive environment, feeling welcomed and safe.
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About Us
Woking College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Surrey, South East.
from age 16-19 yr.
90.10% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.07 | 35.78 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.28 | 35.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.60% | 20.72% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 599 | 259 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 59.55% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.12% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 23.48% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.58% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.98 | 38.77 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.5 | 37.83 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.5% | 25.63% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 685 | 278 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 57.88% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.73% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 21.55% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 9.48% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.39 1 | 35.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.10 | 33.8 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.1% | 19.79% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 642 | 247 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 55.25% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.03% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 26.81% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.44% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.13 | 33.27 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.84 | 33.23 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.9% | 20.13% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 119 | 41.65% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.03% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 20.45% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 3.61% | 4.22% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
